The failure happened after a record-setting amount of rain carved a new path for the Blue Earth River around the debris-clogged Rapidan Dam.

It's a growing risk across the US. A crowd watches the Blue Earth River after its bank collapsed at Rapidan Dam, June 26, 2024.© Ben Brewer, REUTERS ...

NEW ULM — The National Weather Service issued a flood warning regarding the Minnesota River for Nicollet, Brown and Blue Earth counties that began Tuesday afternoon and runs until further notice ...

The Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday was presented with the comprehensive removal plan of the Rapidan Dam and restoration of the Blue Earth River channel, following a request ...

Just over a year since the partial failure of the Rapidan Dam saw the change of the Blue Earth River and its surrounding landscape, the true scale of the damage is being revealed more every day.

Let’s talk about the weather here in Minnesota. Recently, we’ve experienced a solid week of non-stop rain from June 15 to the 22 to be exact, and just a lot of rain in general. Quite the switch-up ...